How to Survive the End of the World When No Thing Works with Norma Wong
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Nov 12, 2024 Norma Wong, a Native Hawaiian, Hakka lifelong resident of Hawaii, and the 86th generation Zen master, shares insights from her new book, exploring resilience through Zen and Indigenous wisdom. She discusses the importance of community ties, especially in the wake of Lahaina's fires. Wong emphasizes navigating emotional states with vulnerability and connection, advocating for long-term perspectives and collective responsibility. Her wisdom encourages embracing a beginner's mindset, fostering creativity, and transforming community support into meaningful action.
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Reconnect with Indigenous Time
- Reconnect with indigenous time orientation: root in the past, responsibility to the far future.
- Look beyond the current moment and cultivate a horizon story of long-arc responsibility.
Righteousness vs. Survival
- Being right doesn't guarantee humanity's survival or thriving.
- Righteousness alone won't save us; we must prioritize our shared humanity.
Lahaina Fires and Mutual Aid
- After the Lahaina fires, small, interconnected communities thrived through mutual support.
- Molokai residents, steeped in rituality and interconnectedness, offered aid to Maui.
